A Simple One-Pot Strategy for Synthesizing Ultrafine SnS Nanoparticle/Graphene Composites as Anodes for Lithium/Sodium-Ion Batteries.

SnS /graphene composites have attracted extensive attention in energy storage owing to their excellent electrochemical performance. However, most of the previous methods to synthesize SnS /graphene composites require long times, high temperatures, or high pressures, which are obstacles for practical low-cost production. A simple one-pot strategy to prepare SnS /graphene composites has been developed, which is not time-consuming (1 h) and requires moderate temperature (75 °C) in atmosphere. Through this method, ultrafine SnS nanoparticles anchored on graphene nanosheets are prepared and exhibit excellent electrochemical performance for both lithium and sodium storage. Specifically, as anodes for lithium-ion batteries, the SnS /graphene electrode delivers a high capacity of 1480 mAh g after 50 cycles at 0.2 A g . Even at 10 A g , the SnS /graphene electrode can achieve a capacity of 666 mAh g . A constructed full lithium-ion cell exhibits a capacity of 957 mAh g after 50 cycles at 1 A g . This simple one-pot strategy may pave the way for large-scale production and practical application of SnS /graphene composites in energy storage.